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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,977.50, 1,232,966.25 and 231,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,977.50, 1,232,966.25 and 231,001.50 is: 346,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,977.50 : 1,232,966.25 = 231,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,977.50/1,232,966.25 = 231,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,977.50x = 1,232,966.25 × 231,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,977.50x = 284,817,053,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,817,053,199.38/821,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,502.25

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